What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 40 |
| Business Administration and Management | 35 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 31 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 28 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 23 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 18 |
| Music | 15 |
| Social Work | 15 |
Show the other 18 majors
| Industrial Technology/Technician | 13 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 13 |
| Journalism | 10 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 10 |
| Chemistry | 9 |
| Psychology | 9 |
| Social Sciences | 9 |
| Accounting | 6 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 4 |
| Art/Art Studies | 4 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 3 |
| Mathematics | 2 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 1 |
| English Language and Literature | 1 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 1 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other | 1 |
| Aquaculture | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Southwestern Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Southwestern Athletic Conference
Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Pine Bluff, AR
71,039 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Bill and Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
Nearest hub airport
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 5.3 of 20
Elevation
225 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
33°F
July high
92°F
Annual snowfall
2.5 in
Days at 90°F or higher
72 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$770 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Philander Smith University37 mi
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock38 mi
- University of Arkansas Grantham41 mi
- University of Arkansas at Monticello47 mi
- Ouachita Baptist University60 mi
- Henderson State University60 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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